Covid vaccine breakthrough but logistics challenge looms

The benefit of using RNA as a platform for the vaccine is speed, the process can be accomplished faster than by using a conventional platform.

The downside is lack of stability. This means the vaccine has to be stored and transported at below -80 deg C.

A cold chain infrastructure robust enough to support this is a big ask in the developed world, and perhaps impossible in the developing world.

You can read DHL’s analysis here.

The logistics challenge essentially becomes a development challenge, especially for the geographical South. Widespread investment would be needed to ensure developing countries could use the vaccine. That said, such an infrastructure investment would have huge benefits, long after Covid is a distant memory. Read more here.

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The "New normal" AMRs in a time of disruption

The 2020 pandemic has brought significant changes to logistics industry worldwide. Whether these adjustments are viewed as challenges or opportunities, they all point to one realisation: there’s no going back. As companies work through these shifts, one thing is clear – fulfillment robots are adding stability and productivity to a bursting supply chain.

Denis Niezgoda, VP Europe, Locus Robotics

Saving space and boosting productivity

The unstoppable rise of e-commerce has not only led to an increased demand for warehousing but also packaging. Martin McVicar, MD of forklift manufacturer Combilift, explains how the company’s products have enabled a major packaging supplier to optimise its warehouse space whilst keeping up with its ever growing production schedule. 

Martin McVicar, MD, Combilift

Do the detail in eFulfillment

D2C was a growing trend before the pandemic knocked out much of the High Street for months on end. The growth of D2C makes warehouse process accuracy more important than ever. But many retailers and brands think buying a system to cope is enough. Nick Fox, Head of Logistics - Europe, at fashion retailer Theory argues that the real work is ‘doing the detail’ and making sure IT and warehouse operations knit together effectively.

Nick Fox, Head of Logistics - Europe, at fashion retailer Theory

Aftershock and pre-Peak

The initial shock of the pandemic has now passed but logistics is now entering its Peak season. Kevin Mofid, Head of Industrial Research, Savills discusses the logistics property landscape, demand trends and implications for warehouse and logistics managers.

Kevin Mofid, Head of Industrial Research, Savills

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